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Jeremiah 4:5

King James Version (KJV)

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Jeremiah 4:5

Verse 5 of 31

Scripture focus

Declare ye in Judah, and publish in Jerusalem; and say, Blow ye the trumpet in the land: cry, gather together, and say, Assemble yourselves, and let us go into the defenced cities.

Jeremiah 4:5 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Jeremiah 4:5

Theological / Devotional

Declare ye in Judah. The prophet here begins a new discourse. The subject concerns the coming evil. He begins by telling of the dreadful preparations for invasion by a formidable enemy.

Blow ye. This was the signal of alarm by which the people were warned of impending danger (see Hosea 5:8; Joel 2:1).

The trumpet. Heb. shophar (see Vol. III, p. 39).

Cry, gather together. Literally, “cry, make full,” meaning “cry with a full voice.” The warning would enable the inhabitants to leave the open country, and with their families and goods seek refuge in the fortified cities. Fear of invading armies drove the Rechabites into Jerusalem (see ch. 35:11).

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